HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.

HDMI-compatible equipment∗1 with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

For more information about connections (p. 13, 73)

■ Applicable HDMI features

● Input audio signal:

● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)

[VIERA Link] (p. 68)

● Input video signal:

● 3D

“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 84)

● Content Type

Match the output setting of the digital equipment.

● Deep colour

● Input PC signal:

● Audio Return Channel∗2

“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 84)

(HDMI2 terminal only)

Match the output setting of the PC.

 

■DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable∗3. When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to AUDIO terminal with the supplied AV2 IN (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor.

Note

●Audio settings can be made on [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 36)

●If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.

●These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.

●Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.

●This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

∗1: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.

∗2: Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.

∗3: Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

PC connection

 

 

A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.

 

 

● A PC adaptor is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

 

 

 

 

● Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.

 

 

Technical

● For details of the applicable PC signals

“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 84)

● Maximum display resolution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● D-sub 15-pin connector

signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aspect

 

4:3

 

1,440 × 1,080 pixels

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9

 

1,920 × 1,080 pixels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Signal Name

Pin No.

Signal Name

Pin No.

Signal Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

GND (Ground)

 

NC (not connected)

 

 

 

 

 

G

 

 

GND (Ground)

 

NC (not connected)

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

GND (Ground)

 

HD

 

 

 

 

 

NC (not connected)

 

NC (not connected)

 

VD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND (Ground)

 

GND (Ground)

 

NC (not connected)

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